Analysis of the main physical condition factors in petanque

Abstract

Physical condition is a crucial factor in enhancing athlete performance. Athletes with good physical condition have a greater chance of reaching peak performance. This research aims to analyze the dominant physical condition factors of petanque athletes in Central Java. The research utilized tests and measurements on a sample of 58 athletes and employed confirmatory analysis techniques. The results indicate that seven factors influence petanque skills. Body height has a correlation value of 1.352 with a significance value of 0.000. Arm length has a correlation value of -0.641 with a significance value of 0.015. Palm length has a correlation value of -0.573 with a significance value of 0.002. Arm muscle strength has a correlation value of 0.041 with a significance value of 0.000. Hand-eye coordination has a correlation value of 3.017 with a significance value of 0.000. Grip strength has a correlation value of -0.233 with a significance value of 0.008. Static balance has a correlation value of 0.359 with a significance value of 0.000. However, two factors do not significantly influence the playing skills of petanque athletes in Central Java: trunk flexibility, which has a correlation value of -0.15 with a significance value of 0.159, and endurance, with a correlation value of 0.085 and a significance value of 0.359. In conclusion, the main physical condition factors in petanque include body height, arm length, palm length, arm muscle strength, hand-eye coordination, grip strength, and static balance. The novelty of this research lies in its potential use by coaches as a reference for providing appropriate training to improve the physical condition of petanque athletes. This study is limited to petanque athletes in Central Java. Keywords: athletes, petanque, physical condition.

Keywords

• athletes
• factor analysis
• petanque
• physical condition
• sport